A recent study commissioned by SAAC, which comprises 18 manufacturers of steel tubular products, found that 53% of industry professionals in the GCC have personally encountered fake steel products during their day-to-day operations. 79% of respondents supported tighter controls on steel products imported from certain markets.

Speaking at the conference, association members said that they welcomed the announcement of the latest UAE Fire and Life Safety Code, which they described as a crucial step towards increasing quality standards in the safety of building materials, design, and construction, as well regulating the responsibilities of stakeholders during project execution.

SAAC members also applauded the implementation of the GCC Trade Mark Law, which they said would serve to strengthen border protection and offer more stringent sanctions against counterfeiters.